On board the Type 81 general purpose frigate Eskimo (1961) in No. 3 basin in Chatham Dockyard during her 1971-1974 modernisation. The photographer is in the crew's galley and preparing space between 45 and 50 stations on the starboard side of 2 deck looking forward and to port from 46 station. The dwarf bulkhead protecting the cook's tub working position is on the right and a man is working on the mincing and mixing machine next to it. Against the forward bulkhead is a stainless steel dresser with cupboards and cereal bins under it and shelves above it. An automatic emergency lantern is fixed to the side of the cleaning gear locker. A wash hand basin and Hi-Dri roll towels machine are on the left.